Abstract:Introduction: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare systemic, chronic inflammatory, progressive, idiopathic disease of aorta and its main branches. Takayasu's arteritis causes narrowing, occlusion and aneurysm of arteries. The etiology of TA is still unknown. It may be autoimmune or genetic in origin or infective diseases. It is commonly found in Asia and oriental countries. Worldwide annual incidence is 1.2 -2.6 cases/million. Women are affected in 80% -90% of cases with age of onset below 40 years. TA does not… Show more
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